Chapter 413 The most proud mathematician in history
Mathematics can be said to be the first human subject.
During the long journey from barbarism to civilization, our ancestors gradually understood the concepts of numbers and shapes, and began to study and understand mathematics.
There are records in the pre-Qin classics of "writing numbers on the head", "tying ropes to record events", and "engraving wood to record events". People gradually understood "number" from distinguishing the quantity of things, and created counting symbols. There are already 13 counting characters in the oracle bone inscriptions of the Yin Shang Dynasty. The largest number is "thirty thousand" and the smallest number is "one". One, ten, one hundred, one thousand, ten thousand, each has its own name. It already contains the germ of the decimal place value system.
It is said that Fuxi created the "rules" for drawing circles and the "rules" for drawing squares. It is also said that "Jue", a minister of the Yellow Emperor, was the founder of "rules" and "criteria". As early as when Dayu was controlling floods, Yu used the "left guideline" and the "right rule"...
The Duke of Zhou instituted rituals, and mathematics became one of the six compulsory courses in the education of noble children—one of the six arts.
As one of the most fundamental disciplines that make up the world, mathematics has always been the most profound, difficult to learn, and greatest.
No great mathematician dares to say that he has explored the mysteries of mathematics. All of them continue to inherit, develop and innovate on the basis of their predecessors...
This is a discipline that has a long history but keeps pace with the times.
If Li Bai had said that his poems had reached the pinnacle of condensation of words, Fang Jun might have affirmed with admiration; but if he had dared to say that his mathematical achievements had reached the highest level, Fang Jun would have scorned him, as long as anyone has some mathematical knowledge. No one can be so foolish as to praise the Queen of the Sea...
So when Kong Yingda went on to introduce Wang Xiaotong's recently compiled arithmetic masterpiece "Ji Gu Arithmetic", Wang Xiaotong proudly said about his work, "Invite people who can calculate to examine the pros and cons. If there is a word that excludes it, it must be When he said the words "Thank you for your daughter", although Fang Jun did not refute, he smiled lightly and looked unconcerned.
Fang Jun despises the character of such a person who talks so shamelessly, even if his arithmetic skills are as high as heaven.
It's just that he is not the first brother in the officialdom. He will pounce on and bite anyone who doesn't like him. As long as you don't mess with me, I won't bother to care about you.
But Fang Jun's attitude of ignoring Yun Danfengqing made Wang Xiaotong very angry.
Although he has long passed the age of knowing his destiny, he has a strong and stubborn temperament. He is especially confident in his arithmetic achievements. He believes that his achievements in the "Ji Gu Suan Jing" are not unprecedented, but also unparalleled. For years, no one could surpass his mathematical achievements. There is no doubt that my title as a master of arithmetic will shine through history and be remembered for generations to come...
But you little kid, what kind of attitude is this?
Wang Xiaotong didn't know anything about Fang Jun. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, arithmetic was a relatively remote subject with few talented people. The few scholars who have made some achievements in this subject have frequent contacts with each other. For others, mutual communication can help each other gain knowledge, but for Wang Xiaotong, it is a rare way to show off his arithmetic achievements and enhance his reputation and qualifications.
"Li Taishi once said that the Marquis of Xinxiang also dabbled in arithmetic and made outstanding achievements. He compiled a book called "Mathematics". I was very happy, but I never had the opportunity to read it. However, I have always given advice to those who are less advanced. When you have time another day, the Marquis of Xinxiang can find me with this book, and I can give you some guidance.”
Wang Xiaotong looked proud, as if he could read Fang Jun's book, which would be a great honor to heaven, and it was the blessing that Fang Jun had cultivated for hundreds of years...
Fang Jun was a little stunned.
I have seen shameless people, but I have never seen such shameless people...
He looked at Kong Yingda with some surprise. He was very surprised that Kong Yingda, who was known as a great scholar, could be so arrogant and incompatible with such an arrogant person. Isn’t it said that the essence of Confucianism is moderation? Wang Xiaotong is so conceited and seems to be incompatible with Confucian teachings...
Kong Yingda was also a little embarrassed when facing Fang Jun's searching and surprised gaze.
There is no doubt about this old friend's talent and learning, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the first person in arithmetic in the world. Even Li Chunfeng, the Taishi Ling who was a scholar of heaven and earth, still had to behave like a descendant in front of Wang Xiaotong. However, his arrogant temperament is difficult for ordinary people to accept, and he is incompatible with the entire officialdom. Otherwise, with his achievements in arithmetic, he will never stop at an inferior official rank...
Moreover, Kong Yingda had always heard of the Xinxiang Marquis in front of him who looked harmless and smiling. This guy's temper is so easy to get into trouble. Even if he is annoyed by important ministers or princes and nobles, he will ignore it and just roll up his arms!
Wang Xiaotong, with his status as such, relies on his old age and sells his old age in front of him, isn't he asking for trouble?
After coughing, Kong Yingda said warmly: "I'm afraid the Marquis doesn't know something. The arithmetic classic "Ji Gu Suan Jing" written by Xiaotong has been approved by His Majesty and will be popularized as a basic arithmetic textbook in the Imperial College."
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It is not only a supreme honor to be used as a teaching material for the Imperial College, the highest institution in the Tang Dynasty, but also an affirmation of Wang Xiaotong's arithmetic skills.
Kong Yingda's implication is that although this old friend is arrogant and arrogant, he still has talents that can be relied on. His arrogance just now is acceptable...
Fang Jun smiled and nodded: "That's because I am ignorant and ignorant. I am disrespectful and disrespectful."
Speaking like this is equivalent to giving face to Kong Yingda. We will not argue with your proud old friend...
Kong Yingda twirled his beard and smiled. Who said that the second roommate was a fool? Now it seems that it is not difficult to deal with, at least he is not a messy person, he knows how to advance and retreat, and he also takes into account the face of others.
He knew Wang Xiaotong's temper very well. He had been arrogant and arrogant all his life. It was impossible to change if he wanted to change. Now Fang Jun can take a step back and endure Wang Xiaotong's excessive words, which makes him deeply relieved.
Fang Jun gave Kong Yingda some face. After all, in the future he would serve as an errand under him and there would be no need to confront this great Confucian whose fame spread throughout the Tang Dynasty.
But Wang Xiaotong didn’t think so...
The old man saw Kong Yingda and Fang Jun flirting with each other and said angrily: "Why, don't you recognize my level of knowledge?"
Kong Yingda smiled bitterly and said: "Where can such a thing exist? My old friend is too worried."
Wang Xiaotong, however, was reluctant and ignored Kong Yingda. He glared at Fang Jun and said, "This kid clearly despises me. This is intolerable, but who can't be tolerated!"
Fang Jun said helplessly: "Old sir, you are really overthinking. I sincerely admire your achievements in arithmetic..."
"In that case, I ask you, what do you think of "Ji Gu Suan Jing"?" Wang Xiaotong attaches great importance to this book, which is the culmination of his lifelong study, and cannot tolerate the slightest doubt or disdain from others. It was Fang Jun's disapproval when he heard the name of this book that made him feel deeply humiliated, so he attacked Fang Jun relentlessly, hoping to convince this boy who only knew a little about arithmetic!
What do you think of "Ji Gu Suan Jing"?
I have an opinion about eggs!
Having read this book, what can I think?
However, Fang Jun didn't want to have any real conflict with this senior who had a somewhat "second-rate" personality. Tang Dynasty still paid great attention to the relationship between his seniors. In any case, if he was with such an senior who was only a few years younger than his grandfather, In this case, few people would explore the reason, and they would immediately accuse Fang Jun of "disrespecting the teacher"...
Fang Jun could only say vaguely: "How dare the younger generation have any opinions on the old gentleman's works? Don't dare, don't dare."
However, Wang Xiaotong was very proud of his academic achievements and regarded his own "Ji Gu Suan Jing" as a treasure. Fang Jun's obviously perfunctory sentence naturally did not satisfy him.
Then he asked: "How does it compare with "Zhu Shu"?"
Seeing him chasing after him, Kong Yingda felt a little fever on his face. A grumpy little guy like Fang Jun can give himself a lot of credit and tolerate you over and over again. Why should you, Wang Xiaotong, be aggressive and insist on being bowed down to?
Even though he had an irreversible friendship with Wang Xiaotong, Kong Yingda, a kind-hearted person, felt that it was a bit too much.
He said displeasedly: "Xiaotong, you are rude."
But Wang Xiaotong frowned and said: "Life and death are small matters, but truth is big! This guy obviously has a disdain for me academically. I have to teach him what it means that there is a world outside the world, and there are people outside the world. Don't think that he wrote a book behind closed doors. "Mathematics" can underestimate the heroes of the world."
Kong Yingda said with a cold face: "In my opinion, you are the one who underestimates the heroes of the world!"
Wang Xiaotong said proudly: "The "Zhu Shu" of his ancestors Chongzhi and Zu Xun's father and son was praised by people at that time as exquisite, but they did not realize that Fang Yi's technique was completely wrong and unreasonable. , How to become a hero? ”
Fang Jun was stunned!
Mother! This old guy even dares to attack Zu Chongzhi? (End of chapter)